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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.47, 2,702.92 and 647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.47, 2,702.92 and 647.31 is: 971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.47 : 2,702.92 = 647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.47/2,702.92 = 647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.47x = 2,702.92 × 647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.47x = 1,749,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,627.15/1,801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.22

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